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Buckeye X80 User Manual

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  • Page 1 X80 Wireless Camera System User's Manual Version 2.0 www.buckeyecam.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9. Camera Installation........................... 19 10. Antennas..............................22 11. Repeaters............................... 24 12. Camera Technical Specifications......................26 13. Camera Base............................29 14. Troubleshooting............................32 15. Additional Information..........................34 16. Warranty and Service..........................35 X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 1 of 35...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Camera Unit or PCBase Unit, the system may not comply with the FCC regulation Part 15.247, Operation within the license-free band 902 – 928 MHz. Contact manufacturer regarding use of optional high-gain antennas with the X80 Wireless Camera System. To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.

  • Page 4: Overview

    ● Uses existing network ● Cell service is NOT required Camera Base ● Computer is NOT required ● Camera acts as base with SD card ● Cell service is NOT required X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 3 of 35...
  • Page 5 Optional solar panel chargers are available to extend battery life indefinitely. The camera and battery pack are housed in watertight, weatherproof enclosures for reliable outdoor operation. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 4 of 35...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    For Net Base refer to chapter 6. Register cameras. Getting Started Refer to chapter 7. Adjust camera settings. Getting Started Refer to chapter 8. Install cameras in their permanent location. Getting Started Refer to chapter 9. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 5 of 35...

  • Page 7: Connecting To A Pc Base

    Windows XP or later, 128 MB RAM, 1.5 GB disk space, USB port. Start X-Series Network Manager PC Base and click the PCBase icon. PC Base Click the Connect button. Click the Done button. PC Base X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 6 of 35...

  • Page 8: Connecting To A Cell Base

    5. Connecting to a Cell Base Make sure your Cell Base has an active cellular data account. Cell Base If you need assistance setting up an account contact Buckeye Cam Service at 866-325-8172 ex 1195, or www.buckeyecam.com. Connect the power source.
  • Page 9 (or equivalent). (Battery is not provided). Connect optional solar charger (if used). Use Buckeye Cam part number 997-0014 only. Battery charging may produce potentially explosive gas. Do not charge battery in a sealed enclosure. Connect the battery cable to the Cell Base.
  • Page 10 Move the toggle switch down to the ON position. Cell Base Cell Base Wait for the first LED to blink slowly and the second to be on solid. This may take several minutes. Blink X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 9 of 35...
  • Page 11 Keep the Cell Base Information Sheet in a safe place. You may need it again if you need to re-enter the connection setup or if you need to contact Buckeye Cam tech support. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 10 of 35...
  • Page 12 Shorter time settings will result in less down time but will use slightly more battery power. Click the Connect button. Cell Base Click the Done button. Cell Base Close the enclosure lid. Cell Base X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 11 of 35...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Net Base

    Plug the AC/DC wall adapter into an AC power outlet. Net Base The AC/DC wall adapter is for indoor use only. Net Base Open the enclosure lid. Net Base Move the toggle switch down to the ON position. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 12 of 35...
  • Page 14 MAC address that is on the sticker inside of the Net Base. You may need to refer to the gateway or router documentation for instructions on how to access the client list table. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 13 of 35...
  • Page 15 Keep the Net Base Information Sheet in a safe place. You may need it again if you need to re-enter the connection setup or if you need to contact Buckeye Cam tech support. Set the Check connection and lost connection times.

  • Page 16: Register Cameras

    Close and latch the battery pack and connect Register it to the camera. Open the camera enclosure and wait for the LCD Register display to show “Not Registered Waiting for Base”. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 15 of 35...
  • Page 17 Register Repeat for all cameras. Click Done when finished. Close the camera enclosure(s). Register After a camera is successfully registered, the LCD display will show the camera number. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 16 of 35...

  • Page 18: Camera Settings

    Manager window is re-sizable. If you do not see the Settings button, you may need to use the scroll bar on the right side of the window to scroll down. ) X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 17 of 35...
  • Page 19 If it is set to Never, X-Series Network Manager will never delete pictures from your computer. Stamps on pictures Click the Add Time Lapse button to setup a time lapse schedule. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 18 of 35...

  • Page 20: Camera Installation

    This may make it easier to conceal. The battery pack is watertight, however it should not be submerged. Once the battery pack is in place, connect it to the camera with the supplied cable. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 19 of 35...
  • Page 21 To get the get the maximum trigger distance, the face of the camera should be perpendicular to the ground. If maximum distance is not critical, the camera may be placed at an angle. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 20 of 35...
  • Page 22 Don't forget to return the camera settings to the desired values. The “Blink LED when motion detected” option may be left on permanently, but if camera concealment is important you may want to turn it off. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 21 of 35...

  • Page 23: Antennas

    10. Antennas 10. Antennas The standard antennas provided with X80 cameras are small omnidirectional antennas that attach directly to the camera. The type of wireless transmission used is radio frequency (RF) line-of- sight. Generally speaking, this means that you need to have a limited amount of obstructions between the transmitting and receiving devices in order to get an acceptable transmission signal.
  • Page 24 Installing antenna masts may present a serious life threatening risk due to potential falls or contact with power lines. Installation should only be done by a qualified professional in accordance with all appropriate codes. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 23 of 35...

  • Page 25: Repeaters

    11. Repeaters 11. Repeaters Any X80 camera can act as a repeater camera. This feature is very useful for extending transmission distance or transmitting over large hills or obstacles. Transmit over hills using a repeater. In this example, camera 1 and camera 2 cannot get a signal to the Base due to a large hill blocking the line-of-sight.
  • Page 26 If the camera is able to contact the base through Repeaters Routed to Node2 the node that you have selected, the display will … OK show “..OK”. HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 25 of 35...

  • Page 27: Camera Technical Specifications

    12. Camera Technical Specifications 12. Camera Technical Specifications The X80 camera contains a 5 Megapixel image sensor. When the camera is triggered by motion, a picture or video is immediately taken. If there is enough available light, the camera will take color images.
  • Page 28 The camera and battery pack are watertight and weatherproof when the latches are closed and sealed properly. The standard color of the camera and battery pack is matte black. Optional camo finishes are available in both desert and woodland patterns. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 27 of 35...
  • Page 29 An optional LiveCam account requires a paid subscription. Email and LiveCam are available with Cell Base and PCBase only. Transmission range and speed will depend on the type of antennas that are used, the surrounding terrain and amount of interference received. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 28 of 35...

  • Page 30: Camera Base

    Close and latch the battery pack and connect Base it to the camera. Open the camera enclosure and wait for the LCD Camera Base display to show “Not Registered Waiting for Base”. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 29 of 35...
  • Page 31 “Add Camera” and press ENTER. NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME Repeat until all un-registered cameras are found. Camera Mode: Camera Push the NEXT button until the display shows Wireless Base “Camera Mode”. NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 30 of 35...
  • Page 32 Change settings if desired and insert the ENTER to Eject card into the Camera Base. NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME Install cameras. Camera Base Follow the steps given in Chapter 9, Camera Installation. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 31 of 35...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Upgrade the PC Base antenna to a 40” Omnidirectional mounted as high as possible using 400 series cable available from Buckeye Cam. X80 Wireless Camera User's Manual v2.0 32 of 35...
  • Page 34 There must be a limited amount of obstructions between the camera and the Cell Base. There should be few trees, no large hills, buildings or structures. Try mounting the antenna higher. If longer cable is required, use 400 series cable from Buckeye Cam.

  • Page 35: Additional Information

    To setup a LiveCam account, visit www.buckeyecam.com Other X80 Series Wireless Devices The Buckeye Cam X80 Series also includes auxiliary sensors, repeaters, actuators, and game feeder controllers. All of the available devices work seamlessly together and may be controlled and monitored with the X-Series Network Manager software application.

  • Page 36: Warranty And Service

    (866) 325-8172 • (740) 592-2874 Fax (740) 594-2875 www.buckeyecam.com Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. (ATSI) warrants Products (BuckEye Cam ) sold by it and guarantees to correct, by repair or replacement at our option, any defects of material and workmanship which develop under normal and proper use within six (6) months from the date of the original purchase when inspection proves the fault to be of manufacturing.

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